Retro-style diner known for its milkshakes, also serving a full menu of classic American fare.
Five Generations OF PALO ALTO CREAMERY Customers
Since opening in 1923, the names and faces have changed but our reputation has not.
Great Food… Great Shakes… Reasonable Prices. Our philosophy is “Simple food, done well.” Everything is made from scratch, we only use the freshest ingredients, and our bakery puts out some of the finest pies and croissants you will ever taste. If you are a less-than-regular customer – come in a little more often. If you have not visited us – come and see what you have been missing.
4.4 – 1 reviews $$ • American restaurant
Menu
| Menu | |
| BREAKFAST ALL DAY | |
| FRESH FRUIT BOWL Fresh seasonal fruits |
$8.00 |
| HOMEMADE GRANOLA | $9.00 |
| HOMEMADE OATMEAL (served A.M. only) Fresh fruit optional $10 |
$8.00 |
| YOGURT PARFAIT Homemade granola, fresh fruit and nonfat yogurt |
$10.00 |
| BUTTERMILK PANCAKES Served with real Vermont maple syrup. With fresh fruit optional $16.00 |
$14.00 |
| BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST Served with real Vermont Maple syrup. Fresh fruit optional $16.80 |
$14.80 |
| TWO EGGS – ANY STYLE Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly |
$14.00 |
| EGGS WITH HOBBS’ BACON, HAM OR PORK SAUSAGE LINKS Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly |
$18.00 |
| 3 EGG OMELETTE OR SCRAMBLE (With your choice of 3 items: Ham, Mushrooms, Hobbs’ BaconSausage, Chicken, Cream Cheese,Chicken, Sausage, Avocado, Tomatoes,Spinach, Green Chilies, Sour Cream,Green Onion, American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese,Jack Cheese, Goat Cheese, Swiss Cheese) Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly |
$19.00 |
| BELGIAN WAFFLE (Served A.M. only) Served with real Vermont maple syrup. Fresh fruit optional $15.5 |
$13.80 |
| CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS House cooked corned beef with potatoes and onions |
$18.00 |
| PRIME NY STEAK & EGGS 6 oz New York Steak, two eggs, potatoes and toast |
$22.00 |
| BREAKFAST QUESADILLA Eggs, chorizo, green onions, salsa, guacamole and sour cream |
$18.00 |
| SAUSAGE SKILLET WITH 2 EGGS Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms and home fries topped with pepper-jack cheese |
$19.00 |
| CARIBBEAN FRENCH TOAST Coconut, caramelized bananas & real maple syrup |
$18.00 |
| CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE & EGGS House made sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, two eggs with choice of potatoes and toast |
$18.00 |
| HASH BROWN PIE WITH 2 EGGS Tomatoes, bacon, green onion and cheddar cheese |
$19.00 |
| BREAKFAST CROISSANT Two egg scramble with ham and bacon, American cheese, served with fresh fruit |
$14.80 |
| HUEVOS RANCHEROS Pork carnitas optional $19.80 |
$18.00 |
| BREAKFAST ENCHILADA Braised beef, two eggs, guajillo sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, black beans |
$19.80 |
| CHEVRE OMELETTE Herbed goat cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil with hash browns and toast |
$19.00 |
| NORTHWEST SCRAMBLE Smoked Salmon, dill cream cheese, red onions, capers, and tomatoes with fresh fruit and toast |
$19.80 |
| CAJUN SCRAMBLE Spicy Cajun sausage, bell peppers, onions &spices with potatoes and toast |
$19.00 |
| LUNCH | |
| TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH With lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.50 |
| TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH Turkey breast, Hobbs bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$19.00 |
| ALBACORE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH There are no onions in our tuna salad. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.50 |
| TUNA MELT SANDWICH Albacore tuna salad, American cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$15.80 |
| GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH Try this on our homemade whole wheat. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$10.80 |
| GRILLED CHEESE BACON & TOMATO SANDWICH American cheese, Hobbs apple wood smoked bacon. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.00 |
| GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH Ham and American cheese – a diner classic. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$15.00 |
| REUBEN SANDWICH Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, Swiss on grilled rye. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$17.00 |
| CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH Lightly battered chicken breast, tossed in Frank’s hot sauce, on a house made bun, shredded romaine and ranch dressing. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$17.00 |
| HOT DOG All American hot dog with relish and onions. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$10.50 |
| CHILI DOG All American hot dog topped with Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili and jack cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.00 |
| CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Onions and fresh herbs make this one great. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.50 |
| CHICKEN SALAD MELT SANDWICH Our great chicken salad with American cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$15.80 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH On homemade bun with grilled onions with lettuce, tomato and mayo on the side. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$16.00 |
| BLT SANDWICH Hobbs Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$14.80 |
| HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH With melted Swiss cheese on grilled rye. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$17.00 |
| FRENCH DIP SANDWICH Thinly sliced lean beef on French roll with au jus. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$17.00 |
| PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH Grilled peppers, grilled onions, Jack cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$17.50 |
| BBQ PORK SANDWICH Pulled pork topped with onion rings, on a French roll. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$16.00 |
| PRIME NEW YORK STEAK SANDWICH Grilled 6 oz NY steak, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, on a homemade French roll. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$22.00 |
| ROAST BEEF SANDWICH Lean slow roasted beef, lettuce, and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1 |
$15.00 |
| SOUP & HALF SANDWICH Choose from 12 sandwiches and two soups. For a buck more enjoy a Turkey Chili or Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili with your half sandwich. |
$14.80 |
| CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP | $8.80 |
| WHITE BEAN & TURKEY CHILI Green chili sauce topped with sour cream |
$9.80 |
| TEXAS BEEF & BLACK BEAN CHILI Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese |
$9.80 |
| MIXED GREEN SALAD | $8.80 |
| COBB SALAD Turkey, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, egg & bacon with choice of dressing |
$19.00 |
| SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD Chicken tenders, corn, pecans and spicy ranch |
$18.50 |
| CAESAR SALAD Romaine hearts, Parmesan, and garlic bread |
$14.00 |
| SPINACH SALAD Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese, bacon, egg, and balsamic dressing |
$17.00 |
| CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD Sundried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Gorgonzola cheese and sherry vinaigrette |
$17.00 |
| HAMBURGER Grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$14.50 |
| CHEESEBURGER American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$15.50 |
| CALIFORNIA BURGER Avocado, Hobbs bacon, Jack cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$18.00 |
| SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side |
$17.00 |
| ATOMIC BURGER Spicy jalapeno relish, pepper-jack cheese, grilled onions, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$17.00 |
| PATTY MELT BURGER Grilled rye, grilled onions, American cheese. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$17.00 |
| CHILI BURGER Topped with beef & black bean chili, jack cheese, grilled onions. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$17.50 |
| BACON CHEESEBURGER Hobbs bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$17.50 |
| BBQ BACON BURGER Hobbs bacon, grilled onions, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$17.50 |
| FOUNTAIN BURGER Two strips of Hobbs bacon, grilled onions, Swiss, grilled rye, with side of Dijon-mayo. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1 |
$18.50 |
| VEGGIE BURGER Mushrooms, corn, carrots, green onions, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, sprouts with side of Dijon-mayo |
$15.50 |
| BUBBLY BURGER Your choice of our delicious burgers with a bottle of chilled Dom Perignon |
$345.00 |
| DINNER – Available after 4 P.M. | |
| CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP | $8.80 |
| TEXAS BEEF & BLACK BEAN CHILI Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese |
$9.80 |
| WHITE BEAN & TURKEY CHILI Green chili sauce, topped with sour cream |
$9.80 |
| ONION RINGS | $9.50 |
| BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS | $13.50 |
| CHICKEN STRIPS | $12.50 |
| ROAST TURKEY DINNER Turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables. |
$19.80 |
| CHICKEN PARMESAN Parmesan crusted chicken breast with marinara served with spaghetti. |
$19.80 |
| FRESH GRILLED SALMON Butternut risotto with peas, roasted tomato basil compote |
$24.00 |
| BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS BBQ demi-glace, mashed potatoes, vegetables |
$21.00 |
| MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKE French fries, cole slaw, lemon. |
$21.00 |
| SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Marinara Sauce with homemade garlic bread |
$19.00 |
| BBQ BABY BACK RIBS Slow roasted pork back ribs served with mashed potatoes and spicy slaw |
$21.00 |
| GRILLED NEW YORK STEAK 10 oz New York Steak, red wine demi-glace, French fries, seasonal vegetables |
$26.00 |
| CHICKEN QUESADILLA Flour tortilla, grilled chicken breast, green onions, Jack and cheddar cheeses, served with guacamole, sour cream and fresh salsa |
$16.80 |
| BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE* Creamy cheddar cheese sauce, buttered bread crumbs. Option of ham and peas or bacon $16.5 |
$13.80 |
| FOUNTAIN TREATS | |
| MILK SHAKES Customize your favoriteWhipped Cream, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter $1 extraEgg, Dates, Banana, $1.5 extraMalt, Extra Thick $2 extra |
$10.50 |
| BANANA SPLIT | $15.00 |
| ICE CREAM SUNDAE | $10.50 |
| EGG CREAM | $6.50 |
| ICE CREAM SODA OR FLOAT | $8.50 |
| ICE CREAM (by the scoop) – Burgundy Cherry, Oreo Cookie, Coffee, Cookie Dough, Mint Chip, Vanilla, Heath Bar Krunch, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate, Mocha Chip, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Peppermint, Mango, Pralines & Cream, Mocha Almond Fudge, Mint Chip, Sherbet, Black Raspberry Swirl, Peppermint Fudge Ripple – Ask about our Seasonal Flavors |
$5.00 |
| BAKERY COUNTER | |
| FRESH BAKED PIES A selection of Apple, Chocolate Pecan, Cherry Crumb and Blueberry. Try your slice a la mode for a special treat! |
$7.80 |
| BROWNIE CHUNK NY STYLE CHEESECAKE Classic silky cheesecake atop a chocolate brownie base |
$8.80 |
| COCONUT CREAM CAKE Coconut custard layered between fluffy vanilla chiffon cake, finished with whipped cream and sweet flaked coconut |
$8.80 |
| DOUBLE DANGER CHOCOLATE CAKE Double chocolate cake layered with ganache, finished with chocolate glaze and a hing of mocha butter cream frosting |
$8.80 |
| CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE BREAD PUDDING Decadent baked chocolate custard served with Crème Anglaise. |
$8.80 |
| BANANA CREAM PIE Bananas and creamy vanilla custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream and white chocolate |
$7.80 |
| CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE Dark chocolate custard in a chocolate graham crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings |
$7.80 |
| KEY LIME PIE Sweet tart lime custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream |
$7.80 |
| CHOCOLATE BROWNIE | $4.50 |
| MAGIC BAR | $4.30 |
| WHOOPIE PIE | $4.30 |
| FROSTED CINNAMON ROLL | $5.30 |
| BLUBERRY OR BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE MUFFIN | $4.30 |
| MORNING BUN | $4.30 |
| BUTTER CROISSANT | $4.30 |
| PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAM BAR | $3.80 |
| GIANT COOKIES Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, Ginger or Peanut Butter |
$3.30 |
| CORNBREAD 1 piece |
$4.80 |
| LOAF OF WHITE BREAD | $7.50 |
| LOAF OF WHEAT BREAD | $7.50 |
| LOAF OF SOURDOUGH BREAD | $7.50 |
| LOAF OF BRIOCHE | $9.50 |
| LOAF OF MARBLE RYE | $7.50 |
| 6 DINNER ROLLS | $4.00 |
| 6 FRENCH ROLLS | $5.00 |
| 6 HOT DOG BUNS | $5.00 |
| 6 HAMBURGER BUNS | $5.00 |
| WHOLE APPLE PIE | $42.00 |
| WHOLE CHERRY CRUMB PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE BLUEBERRY PIE | $42.00 |
| WHOLE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE BANANA CREAM PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE KEY LIME PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE LEMON MERINGUE PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE | $38.00 |
| WHOLE SEASONAL PIE Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb, Mixed Berry or Pumpkin |
$37.00 |
| WHOLE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE | $62.00 |
| WHOLE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE | $57.00 |
| WHOLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING | $57.00 |
| WHOLE COCONUT CREAM CAKE | $57.00 |
| WHOLE PUMKIN CHEESECAKE | $62.00 |
| WHOLE CARROT CAKE | $57.00 |
| FAMILY DINNER TO GO – After 4:00 pm (four people) – Select one entrée and two sides for the group | |
| TURKEY DINNER Roast turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, fresh baked dinner rolls, and cranberry sauce. $38 for two people |
$74.00 |
| BUCCATINI AND MEATBALLS Marinara sauce, beef meatballs, Parmesan cheese, garlic bread. $36 for 2 people |
$70.00 |
| BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIBS BBQ demi-glace, fresh baked dinner rolls. $39 for 2 people |
$76.00 |
| VEGETARIAN PASTA Marinara sauce, mushrooms, spinach, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic bread. $36 for 2 people |
$70.00 |
| BBQ BABY BACK RIBS Slow roasted ribs, house made BBQ sauce, fresh baked dinner rolls. $41 for 2 people |
$80.00 |
| GRILLED SALMON Roasted tomato basil compote, fresh baked dinner rolls. $47 for 2 people |
$92.00 |
| SIDES Select two : Mixed green salad, French fries, seasonal vegetables, macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, French fries, potato salad. |
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Contact Palo Alto Creamery
Address: 566 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 323-3131
Website: http://www.paloaltocreamery.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 8AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 8AM–9PM |
| Friday | 8AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 8AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 8AM–9PM |
| Monday | 8AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM–9PM |
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Contact – Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 650 323-3131. Hours of Operation. Sunday – Thursday 8:00am – 9:00pm. Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 10:00pm.